S. 3923

Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026

Sponsor: Ted Cruz

11 cosponsors
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I Reauthorization of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017

II Enhancing Federal weather forecasting and innovation

Sec. 210211. Reanalysis and reforecasting Since introduced

The Under Secretary may support reanalysis and reforecasting activities within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including through weather testbeds of the Administration—

(1) for improving weather forecasts, extreme weather predictions, and weather and climate datasets; and

(2) to serve as training data for artificial intelligence and machine learning data-driven models.

III Commercial weather and environmental observations

IV Communicating weather to the public

V Improving weather information for agriculture and water management

VI Harmful algal bloom and hypoxia research and control

VII Fire ready Nation

VIII Precipitation estimates and landslide preparedness

IX Importation of red snapper

X Improving cybersecurity and telecommunications for oceanic research

XI Other authorities

XII Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2026